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connivance legal definition
noun
The assent to, encouragement of, or promotion of anotherÂ’s wrongdoing by
silence or feigned ignorance. See also conspiracy.
verb
To be in collusion with another person. See also conspiracy.
noun
In family law, the consent by one spouse of the other spouseÂ’s improper conduct
(such as adultery), either in advance of the conduct or while it is occurring,
when that wrongful conduct is a potential ground for divorce.
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